Red Farm
Dim sum with a farm-to-table mindset. Really fun space, casual, and perennially packed, so try to get a reso, otherwise put your name in and go for a stroll while you wait. Red Farm 529 Hudson St., New York, NYC 10014; (212) 792-9700
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Gotham West Market
Breaking down the food hall concept, Gotham West Market opened in Hell’s Kitchen in 2014 featuring some of New York’s most recognizable names in food – Ivan Ramen, Blue Bottle Coffee, Ample Hills Creamery – and even a bike shop from NYC Velo. Go hungry, because your eyes will be bigger than your stomach. Gotham … Continued
Café China
The 1930s East meets West, through the cuisine and culture of Shanghai. Located far from Chinatown, this is one of my favorite neighborhood spots, in a neighborhood not known for its Chinese food. Café China 13 E 37th St., New York, NY 10014; (212) 924-0818
Moti Mahal
This relatively swanky Northern Indian restaurant near Covent Garden may look like it’s for tourists, but when I saw a half-dozen serious Indian men all dressed in blazers during my lunch, I knew the kitchen wouldn’t be dialing down the garam masala on my account. It’s a culinary journey down India’s Grand Trunk Road, and … Continued
Brisket Bibimbop at Smalls Smoke Shack & More
Ever since I tweeted from Smalls about their brisket bibimbop, I’ve been having dreams about it (I know, I’m sick). It’s so obvious and yet, no one in Chicago has dared combine the rich, earthy, smokiness of slow-cooked brisket with the bold, assertive Korean chili paste (gojujang) and crisp, blanched vegetables and rice that are … Continued
Chez Wong
Located in San Isidro, this restaurant is actually situated on the ground floor of chef and owner Javier Wong’s apartment, in what used to be his garage, and the mass of pictures of him with famous faces like Bourdain and Ripert signal you’re in for something special. Guess what? You’re not. DO NOT, I repeat, … Continued
Where to Eat in Lima, Peru
LIMA, Peru – The earthenware dish was set before us, samples of raw potatoes, sourced from more than 3900 meters above sea level, were pointed out by our server, who spoke in both halting English and fluid Spanish. On a stone in the center of the plate, three small discs, resembling grey skipping stones with … Continued
Coffee, Pastries & Hand Pies in Portland, ME
PORTLAND, ME – So much of the press that Portland gets tends to center around a few neighborhoods, all within walking distance of the compact downtown. But if you’re planning to visit this food-crazy city, you have to get in a cab or steer your rental car to South Portland, and make the 15 minute … Continued
Group Tour: New York City
[Note: this tour is no longer being sold, but it will give you an idea of the types of tours I can arrange for larger group] I should also point out that EVERYTHING is included once you get to NYC – the food, the drinks the tour, etc. – the only extra money you’ll need … Continued
Devouring Lobster in Maine and New Brunswick
EASTPORT, ME – A lobster claw the size of a Hot Wheels car is staring me in the face, taunting. It’s perched above a traditional lobster roll, the sandwich that is to Maine what the hot dog is to Chicago. I’m sitting at a blue picnic table, just a few yards from the pristine blue … Continued
China & Nikkei Cuisine in Lima, Peru (PRI’s The World)
Click below to hear my story from Lima, Peru, about the differences between chifa and nikkei cuisines.